Willow Weep for Me (cover)

Willow Weep for Me was composed in 1932 by Ann Ronell. The first time I heard it was in 1964 by Chad and Jeremy where it reached #1 on the Billboard top 100.

I am dedicating this song to my Dad, Rollie, aka Jolly Rollie. I fondly remember that he always called me 'Doll" and raised me as a single parent. He passed away at age 53 on Thanksgiving Day when I had just turned 20 and I wish I had known him as an adult. He knew heartbreak and deep sorrow. Yet he chose to spread joy to all who knew him.
One of the outlets my dad used for stress relief was planting flowers every spring. LOTS AND LOTS of flowers!! One year, a neighbor lady surprised him by entering one of his spectacular Dalias in the flower show and he got a ribbon...1st prize if I remember right. He had also planted a dozen or more Poplar trees along the back perimeter of our yard and then every spring, he would plant the flower beds surrounding our home in North Dakota in its' brief growing season.

As fond as those memories are to me, I also cherish the memory of a gigantic Willow tree that towered over our neighbors back yard. I would sit on the slope on the side of our home and be mesmerized in the presence of the most beautiful and emotionally moving tree I had ever seen...then or now. I would gaze endlessly at that tree... entranced by its' charm. There was something about that tree that made me feel like life would be overflowing with complicated experiences that could be simplified and understood by sitting beneath such peaceful beauty.
SOOOOO when I recently heard this song, I knew it was the time to sing it as my own life goes through such transitions. I visited that home last summer and was stunned that the current owners had chopped it down. Oddly enough, all the Poplars had also been taken out. I was so looking forward to seeing them again. But I have learned that the only thing we can count on in life is change. Life is full of sorrow and weeping BUT we have to find the beauty in it and keep our focus on THAT and be joy spreaders like my Dad.
Psalms 30:5 says that 'Weeping may remain for a night, but joy comes in the morning". I try to remember that when times get tough. Thank you to all those who remain faithful in visiting my channel. You are a Willow tree in my heart that can never be destroyed.

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You are Great!

[Harky1951]

@ppppppppppppppppp999 Thank you for starting me day off with such a nice comment.  I sure appreciate the encouragement.....Have a nice day.....Pamela

[Harky1951]

It is an honor for me to receive a compliment from a teenager Melissa. It blesses my heart. I see that you love to sing as well. Keep it up......Smiles.....Pamela

[CurtisRaySmith]

Beautiful rendition of a classic ! Nice! :-)

[Harky1951]

@CurtisRaySmith This is a day of remembrance for me! I wish you could see the huge smile on my face that THEE Curtis Ray Smith visited and commented on MY channel. Oh how sweet it is dear one. Thank you so much....the best to you and your loved ones.......Pamela

[Melissa11rocks]

love your voice:)

[Harky1951]

@musique2a I could get addicted to comments like that Jean-Hugues!!! You are angel sent from above to me this weekend. Merci beau coup....hope I spelled that right.....my French classes were LONG ago......Hugs....Pamela

[Harky1951]

@SCNP That is one of the sweetest comments to my ears I have ever read. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. It really means so much to me to hear from you......Merry Christmas and the best to you and your loved ones....Pamela

[SCNP]

Pamela, this is such a lovely song and your special touch is just perfect, the timing, the rhythm, everything..... just perfect, once again. Of course, I have come to expect you work to be outstanding! I always enjoy it!

Sylvia

[Harky1951]

@acodaniel1 You really made my day with your generous comments Daniel. I am going to print this one out and read it whenever I get discouraged. I have never recorded but am considering doing it soon at our local music store where there is a nice studio. And yes, Robert is a wonderful guy.....The best to you this Christmas Season.....Big Smile....Pamela